Port Angeles, WA → Bakersfield, CA · Long-distance move
About 1,074 road miles heading south. Typical two-bedroom cost $5,770–$8,580, delivery in 3–7 days, 11 carriers on the Port Angeles side and 270 in Bakersfield.
Moving from Port Angeles to Bakersfield is a long-distance move of roughly 1,074 road miles, heading south from Washington to California.
At this distance carriers price by shipment weight and mileage rather than by the hour. A two-bedroom home (around 5,000 lb of goods) typically costs $5,770 to $8,580 with a full-service mover, and delivery usually takes 3 to 7 days after pickup because long-haul trucks consolidate several households per trip. Driving it yourself takes about 19 h 13 min.
On the Port Angeles side there are 11 household-goods carriers registered with the FMCSA in and around the city (2 of them authorized for interstate work), and 270 around Bakersfield (144 interstate). For an interstate move you can book from either end; movers near the origin handle loading and are usually the better first call, while a destination-side company can be useful if you need storage or delivery-day help in Bakersfield.
Port Angeles has a population of about 20,000 and Bakersfield about 422,165. Bakersfield is the denser city (2,693 people per square mile versus 1,864 in Port Angeles), which often means shuttle trucks, parking restrictions or building move-in windows on delivery day. California is a higher-cost state than Washington, so budget a little more for destination-side help, deposits and first-month expenses. Note that California does collect a state income tax, unlike Washington, so factor that into the cost-of-living comparison.
| Home size | Est. weight | Low | Typical | High |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 2,000 lb | $2,310 | $2,810 | $3,430 |
| 1 Bedroom | 3,000 lb | $3,460 | $4,220 | $5,150 |
| 2 Bedrooms | 5,000 lb | $5,770 | $7,030 | $8,580 |
| 3 Bedrooms | 8,000 lb | $9,230 | $11,250 | $13,730 |
| 4+ Bedrooms | 11,000 lb | $12,690 | $15,470 | $18,880 |
$1,550–$2,190
One-way truck for the distance, mileage and fuel included; you load and drive.
$1,980–$2,910
Container delivered, you load, company transports; transit is slower than a mover.
$5,770–$8,580
Two-bedroom reference; crew loads, hauls and unloads.
Distance is pre-filled for Port Angeles, WA → Bakersfield, CA. Adjust the other options to see your range.
Typical full-service range.
Estimates use market baselines described on the cost guide; your quotes will vary by inventory, access and date.
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Typical full-service estimates for this route are $2,310 to $3,430 for a studio, $3,460 to $5,150 for a one-bedroom, $5,770 to $8,580 for a two-bedroom, $9,230 to $13,730 for a three-bedroom and $12,690 to $18,880 for four or more bedrooms. Packing, storage, stairs and specialty items add to these figures.
About 1,074 road miles (910 miles in a straight line). Driving without overnight stops takes roughly 19 h 13 min.
Expect a delivery window of 3 to 7 days after pickup. Carriers give a spread rather than a fixed date because long-distance trucks carry several shipments; a dedicated truck or expedited service shortens the window for an extra fee.
Yes. Crossing from Washington into California makes this an interstate move, so the carrier must hold active FMCSA operating authority (an MC number) in addition to its USDOT number. The company cards on this page flag which carriers are authorized for interstate work.
A one-way rental truck for this distance typically runs $1,550 to $2,190 including mileage and fuel, and a portable container about $1,980 to $2,910. Both save money versus a full-service crew but you do the loading, and container transit can take longer than a mover's delivery window.
Rates are highest in summer and around the last days of any month, when demand peaks. Mid-month, mid-week and winter dates are usually quoted below the standard rate. Booking four to eight weeks ahead gives you the widest choice of carriers on the Port Angeles–Bakersfield corridor.